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Camping with partner?
Hi I was wondering whether anyone out there is lucky enough to camp with their significant other, and if so what sleeping setup they have. My usual preference is a hammock but...
Floor for a cuben tent
I'm sold on a cuben tent. Probably a Zpacks. I'm not sold yet on getting a cuben bathtub floor they sell. I live in the Northeast and would use this three seasons...
Tarp and bivy vs. hybrid tent debate 2013
I know it has been hashed out before, but things change... perspectives, technology, what gear is being made, etc. I am sure I am not the only one that owns both a...
Pyramid tent with netting floor
I'm evaluating my choices for a cuben tent. I've looked at the Zpacks hexamid twin with its full netting floor. It's time tested and many people love it. I've yet to see...
Tyvek
So, I was just wondering why more projects aren't being made out of Tyvek? Weight-wise it's pretty close to 1.1-1.3 oz/sq yd so very similar to silnylon, available very inexpensively at almost...
copper spur ul2 for summer road trip and hiking?
Hi everyone. It looks like i may have time for a road trip this summer, up to 3 months. I'm looking into gear. I was wondering if the copper spur ul2 would...
What's your favorite 3-season 1P tent?
I recently got the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 Platinum and am impressed. All in at 2 lbs with stakes and guy lines and while small for two, a lot of...
Need Female (or knowledgable male) Input: 2013 AT NOBO Female Thru-Hiker hopeful needs advice on gear
Greetings BPL -- I'm helping a friend of mine try and get together a fairly inexpensive gear list (probably won't spring for Cuben, etc. as typical thru-hiker finances are limited). INFO: Young...
Is 600-650 down worth it?
I have a 40 degree Marmot Aspen ultralight bag for spring early fall trips which is fantastic mostly due to being light and packing really small (and I got it for a...
Fly Creek UL2: Not for Giants
Okay, okay, so I knew it would be a tight squeeze being 6'4", I'm not obtuse. However, I did have to double check to make sure I didn't grab a UL1 at...
New Big Agnes Tents
A solo, extra long version of the Fly Creek for the tall folk. It also comes with a fabric inner. 2 person version as well. https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/slaterul1%2B Reminds me of the old Sarvis...
New Zimmerbuilt Pack On The Way...
Another beautiful Zimmerbuilt custom...Xpac and Dyneema, 45L main volume, 59L overall, AL loop frame...31oz. Chris was a pleasure to work with. Can't wait to get the pack...hopefully by mid-week...heading out to the...
Need some tent help, please
First off, thanks to all of you who post regularly. You all have been an awesome resource as I've lightened things up and changed my point of view on long walks! My...
Flooring foam for more R value?
I recently cut a piece of 1/8" thick closed cell flooring foam to match the profile of my Pro Lite reg. mattress. ?? Could I get perhaps one more "R" rating using...
New Big Sky Soul - double wall freestanding tent...18 ounces
Big Sky has a new shelter "Soul 1P" coming out that looks interesting. http://www.indiegogo.com/big-sky-soul-ultra-light-tent Unlike many of the UL tents these days, this one is truly freestanding (no stakes necessary at all,...
Packing list for scouts?
We have our first upcoming backpacking trip in April 2013 in southern Illinois. It’s roughly an 11 mile loop with a couple of primitive campsites at the half way mark. This will...
Backpack Packing Strategy
I don't see much about packing strategy, besides the burrito method for frameless packs. I used to pack stuff in side pockets, but now I keep the most dense objects in the...
NeoAir Xtherm (2nds) $153 at Backcountrygear.com
They only have large in stock: http://www.backcountrygear.com/neoair-xtherm-reflex-grey-grey-large-2nd.html Large smarge. Thanks ;) Thank you for the heads up, I had really been wanting one of these. Thanks for the heads up, Justin! Do...
Being "forced" to go SUL (advice?)
If my 3rd lumbar disc gets any more of a bulge I may have to go SUL out of necessity. So here is my current lightweight gear list: TENT> TT Moment &...
Mombasa Defender as a 7 oz tent, $26 at rei
I am mostly thinking of using this for overnight camping, not long treks, though if it works well, I might use it on longer hikes. I would go without a tent, but,...
